The average bus between New Forest and Dorset takes 8h 53m and the fastest bus takes 4h. The bus service runs several times per day from New Forest to Dorset. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between New Forest and Dorset. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Forest is at 3:39 PM which arrives into Dorset at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Tesco Superstore and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from New Forest to Dorset? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from New Forest to Dorset. However, there are services departing from New Forest station and arriving at Dorset station via Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
New Forest to Dorset bus services, operated by Swindons Bus Company, depart from Tesco Superstore station.
New Forest to Dorset bus services, operated by Swindons Bus Company, arrive at Market Place station.
The distance between New Forest and Dorset is 85.9 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a bus from Business Park to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Tesco Superstore, Blue Boar Row, Endless Street, and Market Place in around 4h 50m.